Canon 1D X III vs Panasonic ZR3

The following is a detailed assessment of the Canon 1D X III versus Panasonic ZR3, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the 1D X III (20MP) and ZR3 (14MP) and the 1D X III (Full frame) and ZR3 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The 1D X III was brought out 10 years after the ZR3 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon 1D X III being a Large SLR camera and the Panasonic ZR3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the 1D X III matches up against the ZR3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS-1D X Mark III and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 1D X III Gallery and Panasonic ZR3 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Canon 1D X III has exterior measurements of 158mm x 168mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 1440 grams (3.17 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR3 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 1D X III versus Panasonic ZR3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the 1D X III and the ZR3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1D X III and ZR3 is 50 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 1D X III and ZR3.

As you can see, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1D X III because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Canon 1D X III will render greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent 1D X III provides an advantage in sensor innovation.